Fundamental Analysis

Liquidity Trap

Definition

An economic situation where interest rates are very low but consumers prefer to save rather than invest, making monetary policy ineffective at stimulating growth.

Example

Japan's near-zero interest rates for decades created a liquidity trap where QE had diminishing returns.

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